Hi RuneCat, sounds like you have a lot to think about. I'm assuming you've had an interview at this new school? Did you feel comfortable and happy there? Is there a reason why you're not happy with your grades? Often going to a new more 'respectable' school may help you with your grades a bit but I've found that schooling is all about motivation and how well you apply yourself. If you want to stay at your current school perhaps you could organise a meeting with a counsellor/teacher in order to discuss how you could improve your grades for next year. You can also learn plenty of life skills without going to a private boarding school - I went to a pretty normal public school and still know how to do basic life skill things. Just offering you a few things to think about.
